Behr Pistachio vs. Behr Classic Avocado

The colors, each unique in their hue and saturation, embody their own individual beauty and value. Both colors belong to the yellow hue family, although their hue angles differ.
Behr MQ4-42 and Behr M340-7 differ significantly in saturation. Behr MQ4-42 is more saturated.
They differ in their values, Behr MQ4-42 radiating a lighter essence compared to M340-7.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Technical color comparison for Behr Pistachio and Behr Classic Avocado
Behr Pistachio	Behr Classic Avocado
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
51°yellow	63°yellow
Saturation
39%	26%less saturated
Lightness?
57%	35%darker
LRV?
40.54	14.61looks darker
CIE L?
71.072	46.038looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
23.487
Temperature
Warm	Warm

Preview Pistachio and Classic Avocado side by side in different rooms

MQ4-42Pistachio

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M340-7Classic Avocado

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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.